Solar Energy International
39845 Mathews Lane , Paonia, Colorado, United States

Solar Energy International (SEI) was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit educational organization. Our mission is to provide industry-leading technical training and expertise in renewable energy to empower people, communities, and businesses worldwide. Why? Because we envision a world powered by renewable energy!  If you share our vision, please consider becoming a member of SEI today!

At a Glance

Solar Energy International was founded in 1991 as a non-profit educational organization.Through the years, trends and technologies come and go but SEI’s mission remains the same today as it was when we began: to empower people around the world through the education of sustainable practices.

Our Philosophy

As we approach our third decade, what inspires us the most is the knowledge that we’re helping to make a difference. Renewable energy resources of solar, wind and water can improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development throughout the world. Renewable energy systems are practical, reliable, cost-effective, and healthier for people and the environment.

Our Development Work

SEI works cooperatively with grassroots and development organizations in the Americas, Africa, Micronesia and the Caribbean. SEI staff have delivered services to the Pan American Health Organizations, Non-Governmental development organizations (NGOs), foreign, national and state governments, universities and individuals seeking the benefits of renewable energy.Please support SEI’s outreach initiatives by joining the SEI Alumni and Friends Association.Solar Energy International is a 501(c)(3) Equal Opportunity Institution and Employer, and is not affiliated with any dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or any other renewable energy commercial enterprise.

THE SEI STAFF

The SEI Team is made up of passionate people from all walks of life. Our professional backgrounds include practitioners working in the solar industry, life long educators, curriculum developers, to experts in organizational operations. The one thing we ALL have in common – we envision a world powered by renewable energy!

Solar PV Design & Consulting Company

SEI Professional Services (SEIPS) and SEI Engineering (SEIE) are extensions of Solar Energy International (SEI) and operate as separate legal entities. SEI has a long and well respected heritage within the industry that dates back to 1991 as the leading non-profit technical training provider for the solar industry. SEIPS and SEIE were created in 2015 and 2016 respectively in response to the growing demand and requests from SEI’s students, alumni, supporters, and the broader solar industry to offer formal design, consulting, and field services across the globe.  Furthermore, SEIPS and SEIE will soon merge and will be offering consulting services under a single SEI Professional Services (SEIPS) company, but as of April 2019 SEI Engineering (SEIE) is still currently the sole provider of any and all formal engineering services. It is important to emphasize that until the merger of the two companies is finalized, we will continue to offer and perform all engineering services through SEI Engineering in accordance with the laws of the jurisdictions in which we work across the country.

Our Team: Solar PV Engineering and Performance Testing Experts

The SEI Professional Services (SEIPS) team includes the solar industry’s top PV system designers, engineers, and technicians. Our team has over 550 years of combined solar industry experience.  We are uniquely positioned to offer leading-edge knowledge of solar PV equipment and electrical codes and standards, but we also strive to pass on that knowledge to your organization and create self sustaining operations for years to come. The types of solar design and consulting services offered to your project can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Solar engineering services are offered separately through SEI Engineering (SEIE), which does business within the states where we are licensed to operate and that list continues to grow rapidly.  SEIPS provides expert consulting services during every stage of the solar project development life cycle from concept to commissioning and beyond through operations and maintenance (O&M). We pride ourselves in offering the very best quality assurance (QA) for the solar industry. Our consulting and design services include in-house licensed electrical, civil and structural engineers and as follow-up services we offer QA inspections during construction, performance testing, and commissioning services after construction. We also offer ongoing evaluation services of existing systems and troubleshooting of any kind. These services are offered across the globe in connection with the reach of the Solar Energy Energy International (SEI) network.